Everyone Has The Right to Learn, Especially the Older Person!
“Live as if you are going to die tomorrow. Learn as if you are going to live forever.” --Mahatma Gandhi When we
Human Rights for Older Persons – An Exercise in Futility?
Since 2010, a working group has been meeting annually at United Nations (UN) to develop a convention for the rights of older
Equality and Equity – Creating a Chance for Older Persons
We talk a lot about equality when we advocate for older persons. Equal access, equal opportunity, equal treatment. We measure equality by
International Day of Older Persons: Aging and Resilience
We are all experts on resilience. As a toddler, we fall, get back up and take another step. Most of us get
Social Connections: Bye-bye Loneliness Hello Laughter
We have long known the psychological consequences of long-term loneliness. Being isolated from others often leads to depression, anger, increased stress levels
Youths and Older Persons: Two Sides of the Same Coin
There are currently 1.8 billion people in the world aged 10-24. That’s roughly 23% of the total world population. At no time
World Population Day: Global Trends on Aging
One out of every 11 people on earth is currently 65 years old or older. This is excellent news. By 2050, the
Elder Abuse At Home: What It Is and What to Do About It
Stories of older persons being taken advantage of by scam artists are in the news with alarming frequency. While con artists and
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